Definite Returns Show Narrow Primary Races Across State
Preliminary returns from the June 29 Republican primary indicate limited changes from the prior week. McCumber leads long term U S Senate with 40 percent. Marshall and Grenna trail. Hanna and Helgesen ahead in Congress with Blaisdell about 5,000 votes back. C A Johnson tops governor race with Burdick for lieutenant governor. Burdick plans to practice law in Williston. Secretary of State contest Norton versus Henry is extremely close. Brighthill leads Auditor over Flutie. Gunder Olson elected Treasurer by a small margin. Taylor leads Woods for Superintendent. Walter C. Taylor noted as Insurance Commissioner insurgent. Anderson, Mann, Purcell named Railroad Commissioners. County races serialize Nomination patterns. Homness ahead in his county, Norheim boosted by McKenzie, yielding district lead over Poe. Aaen defeats Atterberry for County Auditor. McGill close third, Aaen's tally exceeding others combined. Treasurer contest tight: Hanson over Rodening by 24 votes. Halverson close behind. Braatelsen defeats Greer for States Attorney by a solid margin.
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McCumber
Marshall
Grenna
Hanna
Helgesen
Blaisdell
C. A. Johnson
Burdick
Taylor
Woods
Walter C. Taylor
Anderson, Mann and
Purcell
Homness
McKenzie
Norheim
Poe
M. H. Aaen
Atterberry
McGill
Mr. Aaen
Cout
Hanson
Rodening
Halverson
Braatelsen
Greer
Atty
Hitch Your Horses for City Safety Warns The Graphic
The Graphic urges old time cowboys and motorists alike to secure horses when in the city to prevent runaways accidents and injuries. It notes that hitching by simply throwing the rein over the horse’s head is unsafe in Williston and similar towns. Land listings offered by E. R. Brownson in Graphic Block rooms 3-4.
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Williston
E. R. Brownson
N.D
Who Planted Sugar Beets in Williston
The Graphic asks readers who received free sugar beet seeds from the Williston Land Co. last year to report how much was planted and the current condition. Farmers and townspeople are urged to report by letter, in person, or through a neighbor.
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Williston Land Co
Williston
Graphic
Census Progressing For Elk Lodge Scrutiny In City
The city census to aid Elk's lodge organization is underway but not finished in about a week due to a single enumerator. It is estimated to take three more weeks from the start, which began roughly ten days ago.
McCumber and Family Return Home to North Dakota
Word from Washington states Senator McCumber and his family left the capital yesterday for their North Dakota home. The trip will be made in easy stages due to the senator's weak condition.
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Washington
Senator McCumber
North Dakota
Williston Clean Up urged by Graphic to boost city
The Graphic calls for a city wide cleanup of Williston urging cooperation between authorities and residents. It cites growth, prominent problem areas around the court house and band stand, and alleys behind businesses, linking effort to the upcoming North Dakota Press Association meeting.
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Graphic
Williston
Court House
First Avenue
Broadway
North Dakota Press Association
Land Restored to Public Domain in Williston Project
Senator W. B. Oversen reports Interior Secretary Ballinger has restored extensive land in township 151 north range 100 west to the public domain under public land laws with settlement and school indemnity options after June 18 1910. Entry for other selection begins October 22 1910.
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W. B. Oversen
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
Township
United States
Williston
Senator Overson
Arbitration meeting forms county school district board
County Superintendent Mrs Tatem heads a meeting of arbitrators from Stoney Creek district and 10 newly formed districts. Each district selects a representative plus the Stoney Creek rep and the county office decide on financial matters tied to the district division. Additional arbitration sessions will occur over several months.
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Tatem
Stoney Creek
June a Dry Month at The Graphic Office
The June weather shows a hottest day of 102 on the 20th and a coolest 31 on the 1st. Mean temperature 65.7 with rainfall of 1.88 inches, 0.62 of which fell Wednesday night the 29th. Cumulative rainfall since January 1st stands 2.16 inches, a rarity. July opening with rain on the Fourth, then promising fair weather.
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Graphic
Williston Brass Band Delights Small City Audiences
Williston with a population around 5 000 harbors a capable brass band that totals about fifty one players when both sections unite. Led by Prof Onstad the senior and junior groups perform Friday concerts by the court house as the band marches through Main Street to the stand for a two hour show. Prof Onstad trained in top schools and also leads an eight piece orchestra. city salaries support Friday concerts and teaching, signaling progressive local governance.
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Williston
Prof. Onstad
Court House
Main Street
Onstad
Minnesota
Comet Visit Thought to Cause Weather Flurries and Crops Rebound
The piece notes fear Halley’s comet could damage vegetation and heat the country. It suggests the hot winds were an odd effect of the rare visitor, but cites a recent widespread rain that revived crops as the bright side of the episode.
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Halley
United States
Ees Ua
Postoffice Site Bids Sought at Corner Lot Opportunity
The Graphic notes a call for a site for a new postoffice and land office building with bids opening August 3. Government plans this season to erect the building, and owners of suitable 140 by 140 foot corner lots are urged to contact Postmaster Metzger for details.
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Graphic
Metzger
Fire destroys Phillips chicken brooder and poultry
Early Monday morning the Fourth a fire alarm sounded for a blaze at M B Phillips's chicken brooder house one and a half miles northeast of the city. The loss included 150 to 200 chickens worth up to three dollars each, the eight by sixteen house five brooders two tons of hay and some machinery. Neighbors and Phillips controlled the fire before aid arrived. two automobiles left Williston.
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M. 8
Phillips
Williston
Police Hunt Continues for Frank Collins Across States
Sergeant Munily of the Canadian Police pursues Frank Collins a murder suspect with multiple aliases. Collins has been traced to Kramer North Dakota and various Montana points. The sergeant sails eastward and expects to arrest him in that region.
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Munily
Frank Collins
Kramer
N. D
Montana
East
No Extension of Branch Line in Ray and Stanley
The Ray papers rejoice that the Stanley branch of the G N will not be extended north this season, leaving Stanley with a large southern territory to serve and draw from.
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Ray
Stanley
G. N
Williston Fourth Celebrations Split by Travel Rivalries
Williston residents split to Culbertson for a band and ball game that ended 10 to 3 in favor of Williston. Many attended Garden Valley, Mondak, or private country picnics, with families visiting friends and a long evening fireworks display as weather stayed mild.
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Williston
Culbertson
Quiet Fourth in Williston Courts Reports Peaceful Day
Williston officials note a tranquil Fourth of July with no disturbances in police and justice courts. Justice Smith and others report little activity and no notable incidents during the holiday.
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Justice Smith
Williston
Irrigation Problems Press Local Landowners in Williston
The Little Muddy valley ditch users face large debts for maintenance and water charges, hindering water access for crops. Officials blame delayed government water promises and early charges. Small tracts with alfalfa or vegetables yield higher profits, boosting local prosperity and market demand. The Graphic invites reports on successful truck farming.
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Williston
Commercial Club
Shees
Marriage Licenses Issued by Judge Butler
Judge Butler issues licenses to Dennis H Moffitt and Helma Karolina Hillberg of Ambros plus Fred W Bare and Alice Riley of Spring Brook and Frank Eberle with Eda M Davis of Stady all dated the first.
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Judge Butler
Dennis H. Moffitt
Helma Karolina Hillberg
Ambros
Fred W. Bare
Epping
Alice Riley
Springbrook
Frank Eberle
Eda M. Davis
Stady
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Sen. Oversen
Arbitrators
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